Building record MLI42141 - St James' church and churchyard, Spilsby
Summary
St James' church and churchyard, Spilsby
Type and Period (2)
- CHURCH (Medieval to Modern - 1348 AD to 2050 AD)
- CHURCHYARD (Medieval to Modern - 1348 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 42141
St James church retains Decorated and Perpendicular features but was rebuilt in the 19th century. {1}{2}{3}
The church was founded in 1348 as a college of priests by Lord Willoughby. The chuch was built in the late 14th century with additions in the 16th century, and was partially rebuilt in 1879 by W. Bassett Smith. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {4}
The tower is built of the unusual Spilsby sandstone (also known as greenstone). The churchyard contains several mature trees and the war memorial is situated in the north western corner. {5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI3286 Index: SMR FILE. SPILSBY. TF 46 NW AL -.
- <2> SLI2745 Index: OS CARD INDEX. SPILSBY. TF 46 NW 4, 23.
- <3> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). PP 679-80.
- <4> SLI7670 Index: Department of the Environment. 1988. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 7/51; 422.010.
- <5> SLI11862 Report: QuBE Planning Ltd.. 2007. Spilsby Conservation Area Appraisal. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4002 6607 (74m by 78m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SPILSBY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Event - Survey: Site visit to Spilsby conservation area (ELI8562)
- Event - Survey: Site visit to St James' church, Spilsby (ELI8570)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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